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The 2024 World Series is nearly underway, with two storied MLB franchises set to go head-to-head for the first time since 1981. Although it’s been a long time since the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees battled it out for the Commissioner’s Trophy, these two organizations have a long history in October.
This will be the 12th time these teams have faced each other with the World Series title on the line. The Yankees have won eight of the previous 11 meetings. However, this Dodgers team won more games during the regular season. They’ll have home-field advantage, where the Dodgers went an astonishing 52-29 during the regular season.
This Yankees team though, powered by superstars Juan Soto, Aaron Judge, and Giancarlo Stanton, will no go down lightly. We’re in for a good one. Here is everything to know regarding Game 1 of the 2024 World Series.
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Game 1 starters:
Jack Flaherty will take the mound for the Dodgers, while Gerrit Cole gets the nod for the New York Yankees.
Predictions for 2024 World Series Game 1:
Adam Burke, VSiN: Gerrit Cole Over 4.5 Hits Allowed
Burke writes, “Cole has allowed 7, 6, and 6 in his three playoffs starts and now faces the best lineup he’s seen in the postseason by a very, very large margin. Despite the four walks in his Game 2 ALCS start back on October 15, Cole is typically very stingy with the walks, but the stuff doesn’t look as overpowering this season as it has in the past. He’s had his lowest SwStr% marks since 2017 over the last two seasons. The Dodgers should put balls in play.”
Steve Buchanan, DraftKings: OVER 8.5 runs
Buchanan writes, “We have two pitchers taking the mound that are supposed to be acting like aces, but aren’t. It’s been a rough playoffs for both Gerrit Cole and Jack Flaherty. With their opponents here in the World Series, I’m not thinking it’ll get much better for either of them.”
FOX Sports: Dodgers 5, Yankees 4
The FOX Sports staff believes the Dodgers will come away victorious in Game 1. They write, “The Dodgers have a 56.5% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.”
2024 World Series Game 1 odds, lines:
The Los Angeles Dodgers are favorites to defeat the New York Yankees for Game 1 of the World Series, according to the BetMGM baseball odds. Looking to wager? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering sports betting promos in 2024.
Odds as of Thursday afternoon.
- Spread: Dodgers (-1.5)
- Moneylines: Dodgers (-125); Yankees (+105)
- Over/under: 8.5
Who is favored to win the World Series?
- Dodgers (-130)
- Yankees (+110)
How to watch Game 1 of the 2024 World Series:
Date: Friday, Oct. 25
Where: Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California
Time: 8:08 p.m. ET/5:08 p.m. PT
TV: FOX
Streaming: YouTube TV, Fubo
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